Barcelona are still reeling from the unexpected collapse of the Nico Williams deal. The winger’s arrival was pretty much taken for granted by almost everyone, for he had agreed a six-year contract

“Athletic Club forward Nico Williams has put pen to paper on a 10-year deal keeping him in Bilbao until 30 June 2035,” a statement read. “Nico’s new agreement has an increase in the release clause of more than 50% over the previous one.